Coco Gauff Rallies to China Open Semifinals

Coco Gauff made a tough comeback to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva and secure a spot in the China Open semifinals. Meanwhile, Paula Badosa continues her impressive form, ending Zhang Shuai's notable run. At the Shanghai Masters, Matteo Berrettini overcame fitness tests to advance, with notable performances by top seeds.

Coco Gauff, the world number six, staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva in a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory, ensuring her place in the China Open semifinals on Thursday.

Gauff's next match will be against Paula Badosa of Spain, who ended local favorite Zhang Shuai's surprising run with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) win in their quarterfinal battle.

Meanwhile, in the Shanghai Masters, Italy's Matteo Berrettini survived a tough challenge from Australia's Christopher O'Connell to progress to the next round, showing resilience after his recent injury in Japan.

(With inputs from agencies.)